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Greenhouse Cut Flowers Online Course
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Cut Flower Orchids Online Course
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Outdoor Plant Production (Crops) Online Course
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Berry Production Online Course
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Seed Propagation Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn the essential techniques for storing seeds correctly and treating them to boost germination success with our Seed Propagation course. Study online to discover practical strategies to help your seedlings thrive—from sowing to survival. Seed propagation can seem complex, but this comprehensive course gives you a solid foundation in working with all types of seeds. Whether you’re growing plants for your garden, landscape, or nursery business, knowing how to propagate your own plants can save money and help you grow almost anything—anywhere.
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Plant Propagation Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageNew to plant propagation? Start here with this comprehensive introductory course to learn the different methods of propagation of plants including seed, cutting and much more.
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Hydroponics C (Advanced) Online Course
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Hydroponics A (Introduction) Online Course
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Hydroponics B (Management) Online Course
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Home Vegetable Growing Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis Home Vegetable Growing course will introduce you to several methods of growing your own vegetables. You will learn how to cultivate and plant your first vegetables, and how to select the right vegetables as well as learn about controlling and treating pests, weeds, disease in your vegetable crop. Students will also learn hydroponics and greenhouse growing, garden irrigation and watering as well as how to  harvest and store vegetables using methods including bottling, pickling, freezing, blanching, and making chutneys and sauces.
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Home Propagation (Beginner) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHome Propagation is a starter course for students with no previous experience of propagation. This course covers all aspects of propagating plants and students will develop a sound knowledge in starting and running their own propagation nursery. Learn about seeds, cuttings, grafting, division, layering, materials and equipment and much more.
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Home Fruit Growing Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn how to successfully grow fruit, nuts and berries in your own backyard by practicing good soil preparation and culture.  Learn how to raise soil fertility, choose the best fruits for your situation, and grow them in a way which controls pests and diseases without using dangerous chemicals.  An excellent companion to Home Vegetable Growing and Home Garden Expert courses.
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Introduction to Herbs Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageA broad based six lesson course for beginners to herb growing, covering the history of herb use, herb culture, and identification of the major herbs. This course involves about 80 hours of study with an emphasis on growing and using herbs as a recreation. The various herbs are studied in detail and a systematic way of identifying herbs is emphasized.
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Growing Lavender Online Course
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Tree Care II Online Course
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Tree Care (Introduction) Online Course
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Botany B (Applied Plant Physiology) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStudy about plant physiology and its implications for crops, post harvest management and more. This course explains the principles and processes of plant physiology and their practical applications. It builds on prior studies in Botany A.
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Biochemistry A (Introduction) (Plants) Online Course
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBiochemistry is the study of the chemistry of biological organisms and how organic chemical compounds react within living cells. In this course students will study the biochemistry of plants, learn about lipids, proteins and enzymes; nitrogen and the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis and respiration in plants, transpiration and assimilation, pH, chemical analysis improve understanding of biochemistry applications and more.
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Aromatherapy Course Online
Learn more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn safe use of Aromatherapy oils and their production. This aromatherapy course is aimed at the introductory level of education in Aromatherapy. It is suitable for those wishing to gain knowledge of using Aromatherapy in the home or for those working in a related discipline.
Online Horticulture Courses – Learn to Garden with Us!
Studying horticulture online is surprisingly practical and easy. Our expert-designed online gardening and horticulture courses include components of practical horticulture experience along with theoretical knowledge to help you learn. Our experienced tutors know how to make it easy for you to study gardening online from the comfort of your home with no prior knowledge or experience, providing consistent one-on-one feedback as you progress through your studies.
Who are these Horticulture Courses for?
Our diverse range of horticulture and gardening courses are perfect for those wanting to learn horticulture in a supported environment without it costing the earth or requiring a huge time commitment. Our horticulture courses offer excellent value for money and can be tailored to fit your busy lifestyle. You can choose between a fully tutor-supported, 100-hour online course or self-paced short courses to engage your mind while physically generating the gardening or cropping results you want as you apply the practical skills you are learning. Remember, you can tailor your studies flexibly. Many students start with a single subject, which can either be a stepping stone to further study or sufficient as a stand-alone subject to kickstart your horticulture business or home garden!
Suitable for:
- Home gardeners
- Professional gardeners
- Horticulture and plant nursery staff
- Plant propagators
- Parks and garden staff
- Turf managers
- Landscape designers
- Anyone who enjoys working outdoors
Do I need prior experience before I start?
No, our garden and horticulture certificate courses assume no prior knowledge and are designed as a practical guide to help you learn. You will be supported by your tutor as you progress through your studies.
How long are the courses?
Online courses (tutor-supported)
100-hours: one month full-time or up to 12 months part-time
Each tutor-driven online course takes approximately 100 hours of study applied flexibly over a 12-month period. This means you can tailor your study around your lifestyle, with a minimum part-time requirement of two hours of online study per week over the year, or you can fast-track your science career by completing your course within a month or so of full-time study.
Each lesson requires you to submit a written assessment to your tutor for feedback, enhancing your learning experience by verifying your ongoing engagement with the course materials. This ensures you are not tempted to skip over a lesson that could provide vital knowledge in your field of study. There are also non-assessable, self-assessment quizzes for each lesson to help test your knowledge. This means that by the end of the course you will have really engaged with the course materials, which we know equals learning!
Short courses (self-directed)
Our short courses offer excellent value for money and an introduction into your field of study. They are self-directed learning packages, which means they don’t offer the same tutor-support as our online courses but can offer greater flexibility and economy while still providing you with the desired learning outcomes and a certificate of completion at the end of your study.
Who are the tutors?
You will get a one-on-one tutor with our 100-hour online horticulture and gardening courses. You will be supported every step of the way. When you enrol you will receive a welcome email from your tutor. You are free to email them for help or guidance as much as you need to. We employ tutors who are active in their field, so the support is by email.
- Barbara Tremain BSc. (Hons) Horticulture, RHS Adv. Cert,. RHS General, City; Guilds Garden Design, Permaculture Level 3 (UK)
- Karen Huntley MSc Marketing Mgt (Food Related Industries), PDC, PG Dip Organic Farming, Cert Marketing, BA. Professional Development Diploma in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (Coventry University/Thrive, UK)
Some of the fields of study include identification and maintenance of different types of plant species, improving soil, installing and maintaining displays, conducting site inspections, among others (applied plant science). If you have any questions, just get in touch with your tutor or for administrative questions contact our dedicated student support. Your tutor will be assigned at enrolment and will be available for 1-on-1 coaching and support.
Accreditation and Recognition
All of our courses are proudly recognised by the International Accreditation & Recognition Council (IARC), a premier non-government recognition body that ensures quality and consistency of education provided by its members across the Commonwealth and Pacific nations. Please note, we do not offer the Certificate II in Horticulture, Certificate III in Horticulture or the Certificate IV in Horticulture.
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